Lincoln Elementary School vs North Cedar Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
416 students
North Cedar Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
292 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa | North Cedar Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #249 of 654 | #315 of 654 |
| National rank | #5677 of 50,301 | #7411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 416 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| city | Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 75.9).
- •North Cedar Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 49.7%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Lincoln Elementary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 292.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln Elementary School better than North Cedar Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 75.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lincoln Elementary School and North Cedar Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary School: 416. North Cedar Elementary School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary School and North Cedar Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Lincoln Elementary School is 249th of 654 and North Cedar Elementary School is 315th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).